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John Stuart Mills, 1806-1873

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  • A System Of Logic

    A System Of Logic
    The philosopher played a vital role in the development of the inductive reasoning approach in scientific research. As highlighted in A System of Logic, Mill (55) emphasizes the need for an empirical approach in generating evidence, contributing to evidence-based research. In his stay in Asia, specifically India, Mills played a vital role in promoting inductive reasoning in research, promoting science-based methods of decision-making, and moving away from unproven statements.

  • Freedom of Speech

    Freedom of Speech
    John Stuart Mill made a significant contribution to the freedom of speech debate. Bell (162) states that the philosopher contributed to the ethical theories, such as utilitarianism and personal freedoms, where individuals should be free unless they are harming others. In this regard, Mill's harm principle restricted the regulation of individual freedoms unless such liberties adversely affected or harmed others. Harmless speech should not restricted, as such adversely limits personal freedoms.

  • Inferencing

    Inferencing
    Concerning inductive reasoning, Mills book highlighted the need and role of inferencing, describing it as movement from the known to the unknown (133). From a scientific point of view, the philosopher introduced and further developed existing concepts on inductive reasoning, such as the progress from known facts to the unknown, Such models were purely philosophical, as developed by Plato hypotheses. Mill helped helped interpret such methods to allow scientific interpretations and applications.

  • Experimental Canons

    Experimental Canons
    Mill contributed in developing the four experimental canons. The first one is the method of agreement which proposes the cause and effect approach used in contemporary research (Mills, 255). Secondly, the method of differences, focusing on the variations between two phenomena. Thirdly, there is a balance between the cause and effect, depending on the phenomenon of interest. Lastly, remaining antecedents can predict unknown features in the inductive reasoning process.